I’m not sure if she meant to let the ashes fall

malice and indifference can be indistinguishable in certain light

Her lying, perhaps with her words, but most assuredly with her half covered body outstretched

Like a yawning lion in the sun, lazy, but certain

Lit in silhouette, smoke dissipating, along with my resolve, she inhaled.

a fan rotated above the bed.  I tried to lock on and follow a single blade ‘round

But could not keep pace, and returned my gaze to her half shaven leg

Deft at breaking promises to myself, I ran a finger across her shoulder

A wry smile curled across her face as if to say,  ‘why do you bother resisting’

She reached across me for the lighter